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Follow Galveston Unscripted on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! More history content on Visit Galveston!
Jack Johnson was an African-American boxer from Galveston, Texas, who became the first black heavyweight champion in 1908. He faced racism and discrimination throughout his career, but he persevered in the face of adversity and became an international boxing sensation. In 2018, he was posthumously pardoned from his 1913 conviction. Johnson's legacy of fighting in and out of the ring continues to inspire and influence boxers and athletes today.
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Follow Galveston Unscripted on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! More history content on Visit Galveston!
Jack Johnson was an African-American boxer from Galveston, Texas, who became the first black heavyweight champion in 1908. He faced racism and discrimination throughout his career, but he persevered in the face of adversity and became an international boxing sensation. In 2018, he was posthumously pardoned from his 1913 conviction. Johnson's legacy of fighting in and out of the ring continues to inspire and influence boxers and athletes today.
Galveston Unscripted on video!
What is Galveston Unscripted?
Follow Galveston Unscripted on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! More history content on Visit Galveston!

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